The Knicks basketball court at Madison Square Garden.

The Knicks prepare for round 2 of the NBA playoffs

WNYC News | May 2

The New York Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks and are now heading to the next round of the NBA playoffs. That means a franchise that wandered the wilderness for two decades this century is now regularly competing in basketball’s postseason. But can they realize their championship dreams?

Sports reporter Priya Desai joins Weekend Edition host David Furst to discuss.

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